At the 2004 Democratic National Convention, a then-unknown Illinois state legislator delivered one of the greatest convention speeches in American political history. Overnight, Barack Obama went from being a “skinny guy with a funny name” to being talked about as a … Continue reading
After President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, Congress sent a complicated but important constitutional amendment to the states. Constitutional Amendment. The 25th Amendment clarified the order of succession to the presidency under several scenarios unseen by the Constitution. It also addressed … Continue reading
After President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, Congress sent a complicated but important constitutional amendment to the states. Constitutional amendment. The 25th amendment clarified the order of succession to the presidency under several scenarios unseen by the Constitution. It also addressed … Continue reading
On June 8, 2023, it was announced former President Donald Trump became the first president in American history indicted for a felony after leaving office. Every media story used the word “unprecedented.” Although the indictment of former President Trump was, … Continue reading
First Ladies of the 20th and 21st Centuries When Martha Washington became our first First Lady, she stepped into a roll with no job description and no precedent. She handled the position with grace and polish. however, each of the … Continue reading